US East coast offshore windpower clears hurdle

With shallow continental shelf extending hundreds of miles off shore and fairly reliable winds, I hope massive wind farm project goes forward.

"The Department of the Interior declared on Monday there was "no overlapping competitive interest" in proposed areas for building the line off the mid-Altantic coast. The statement cleared the way for an environmental review of the Atlantic Wind Connection line. Uncertainty about offshore interests have led to delays in other wind projects."

Google-backed wind power line clears hurdle - World news - Asia-Pacific - msnbc.com

Use different renewable energy sources in different geographic areas, finding whichever is most suitable. Solar power in the desert, anyone?

Cool article. Thanks for sharing.